It’s the hottest food trend that’s yet to hit our shores: cannabis-infused cooking. This exciting new food experience appears the moment that marijuana is legalised in certain states, countries, and regions. We first saw it in California with cannabis-infused gummy bears, CBD sodas, and marijuana-based snacks, and it’s quickly spreading all over the world (wherever […]
Gion Matsuri is one of Japan’s oldest and popular festivals, held in Kyoto throughout the month of July. Also known as the festival of the Yasaka Shrine, Gion Matsuri has been celebrated every year since 869AD and is one of the longest running festivals in the world. It first began as a religious ceremony to […]
Japanese people are known to live longer than any other population in the world. Owe it to the food, lifestyle, culture, or a combination of all three – clearly, there’s something right about the Japanese way of being. The primary cause behind the country’s long life expectancy is most often attributed to the Japanese diet. […]
Sure, we may not be American, but who can say no to celebrating another festivity? We’re all about the joy of bringing people together, and celebrating US Independence Day in Australia is just one more way you can squeeze in an extra fun into your life. There’s no need to go all out, either – […]
Who is the world’s best chef? If there’s ever an accolade that professional chefs dream about, then it’s the Michelin star. Getting a Michelin star is a true testament to a chef’s skill and dedication in the kitchen, and that’s why the world’s top chefs work tirelessly for years to get even just one. A Michelin […]
Looking for an event venue in Sydney that’s got a bit of an edge? Warehouses have been popular recently thanks to their size and privacy, but the industrial locations aren’t everyone’s style. Cue Sydney hidden venues: secret venues scattered around the city. Disused locations that are tucked away in quiet laneways and off the beaten […]
There’s no other festival that paints entire streets, towns, crowds, and buildings different colours… except Holi. The joyous Hindu celebration marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring – the opposite in the Southern Hemisphere – as well as the triumph of good over evil. People spend the whole day throwing vibrant coloured […]
What could be better than a festival devoted to enjoying the transient beauty of flowers? In this case we’re talking about cherry blossom flowers in particular, also known as sakura in Japanese. The Cherry Blossom Festival is held every year in Japan during springtime, when cherry blossom trees are blooming their beautiful pink flowers. The […]
The holy month of Ramadan is celebrated by Muslims all over the globe and is marked by a fast from sunrise to sunset. During these hours, people abstain from eating as well as drinking – including water – with the aim of reconnecting to their spirituality. Most Muslims wake before dawn to eat suhoor, a […]
Anzac Day is one of Australia’s most important national occasions, and a time when we can reflect and honour those who have given their lives for our country. The event, which falls on April 25th each year, is marked with many commemorative services and memorials to remember those who have served or lost their lives […]
2021 was a crazy year for the food and dining industry. The pandemic brought about so many upheavals and changed the way food and dining looks in a way we never could have predicted. This year, we’re expecting to see the dust settle and a lot of exciting 2022 food & beverage trends crop up […]
Everybody loves Easter – whether it’s the chocolate bunnies or egg hunts – but did you ever stop to think where these traditions came from? How did a celebration of Christ’s resurrection come to be celebrated with rabbits and chocolate eggs? Well, we have these traditions because Easter was originally a pagan festival – much […]